Summer Harvey
AppleSummer Harvey
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)
Origin/History
Origin unknown.
Tree
Thrifty, spreading, very productive. An early and abundant bearer.
Fruit
Size and Form: Large, roundish oblate.
Color and Surface: Greenish yellow. Sometimes nettings of russet and red cheek in the sun. Thickly sprinkled with light and green dots.
Flesh and Flavor: Whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid.
Quality: Good.
Season
August.
Uses
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Summer Harvey. Origin unknown. Tree thrifty, spreading, very productive, an early and abundant bearer. Fruit large, roundish oblate, greenish yellow, sometimes nettings of russet and red cheek in the sun, thickly sprinkled with light and green dots. Flesh whitish, tender, juicy, brisk subacid. Good. August.